Tianguis Fresh Foods

October 26, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED LIVE ANTS ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 7 LIVE ANTS WERE OBSERVED ON THE CRACKED FLOOR OF THE REAR BAKERY/FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND BREAD PROOFER. ALSO OBSERVED A FLY STRIP STORED ABOVE THE TAQUERIA SERVICE COUNTER. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLY STRIPS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up at taqueria.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT TAQUERIA 3 COMP SINK,REMOVE ALUMINUM FOILS FROM SHELVINGS SAME AREA,SEAL TOP SURFACE OF THE 3 COMP SINK USING A LIGHT WELD TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE (TAQUERIA).
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH BASEMENTS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS,ELEVATE ARTICLES STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF GROCERY ISLES,DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ALL ALONG MEAT DEPT,TAQUERIA,REAR BAKERY/FOOD PREP MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.SOME LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED,REPLACE BURNOUT LIGHT BULBS AT TAQUERIA,REAR BAKERY/ FOOD PREP.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN MEAT DEPT,DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 4, 2011: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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